Pastoral activities of the Metropolitan Epiphanios of Mantineia and Kynouriatranslated

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Mantineia and Kynouria Mr. Epiphanios went to the mountain village of Agios Ioannis Kynourias, where he performed an autopsy at the Holy Church of Timiou Prodromos. His Eminence was accompanied by the Mayor of North Kynouria, Mr. Georgios Kambylis, the Head of the Ephorate of Antiquities, Ms. Marina Papadimitriou, the vicar of the parish, Fr. Georgios Arfanis, as well as the members of the Ecclesiastical Council of the Holy Temple. On Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July, His Holiness made a pastoral tour of South Kynouria, examining issues concerning church life and the operation of the parishes in the region.

On the afternoon of Thursday, July 16, he officiated at the solemn Vespers at the Holy Church of Agia Marinis Xiropigados, flanked by the Patriarch of the Holy Metropolis, Panosiol. Chief Stefano Cappe, as well as from local clergy. During the service he preached the divine word to the congregation.

On the day of the feast of Saint Martyr Marini, Friday July 17, His Eminence officiated at the Orthros and presided over the Solemn Divine Liturgy at the celebratory Church of Saint Marini...